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October 30, 2022Doctors Leaving Medicine: Do You Need More Qualifications to Start an Alternative Career?
Episode Question: Do I need more qualifications to get started on an alternative career?
I’m looking at one of the most common questions asked by Doctors who are looking at alternative careers and sharing an overview of why it’s important to understand how a qualification will help, its value and what the alternative options are.
If you are looking at an alternative career it's completely doable without additional qualifications because as doctors we bring considerable skills and experience so understanding the value and reasons for additional qualifications is key

KEY TAKEAWAYS
As doctors, we are institutionalised in exam-taking and academia
Some of the most successful people in the world do not have any qualifications. They have created value without requiring an institutional stamp
A lot of doctors who go into occupational medicine don’t do more than a diploma but use their experience as a vocation
Extra qualifications can be done to establish credibility and authority in a new area and as an opportunity to fill knowledge gaps
All qualifications have a price in terms of time and money
There are qualifications and courses and both add value in different ways
Consider carefully the return on your investment when undertaking a qualification

BEST MOMENTS
‘You can get onto an alternative career without further qualifications, it's completely doable’
‘When you are a doctor considering an alternative career you need to think more laterally’
‘I’m a recovering qualification junkie’

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Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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16 min
October 23, 2022Why Choose a Telemedicine GP Job?
How do GPs choose the right telemedicine company to work for?

If you are considering a move into telemedicine or want to have it as part of a portfolio career then this is an episode not to be missed

Dr Jaiye Olaleye shares her experiences of working with Doctor Care Anywhere, an online telecare platform discussing the best ways to approach this kind of role and the positive learning and skills that she has developed through working for a telemedicine company

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Doing background research is an important element especially when you are moving out of your comfort zone
Telemedicine work gave me a huge amount of flexibility
My communication skills have grown since I started working on a virtual platform
I’ve taken skills from my work on a telehealth platform into my consulting room
Flexibility, choosing my shifts, having continuity with patients, and the culture of the organization are all positives
There is a good support network and others available to discuss any issues
I feel a lot more confident in my skills now
Research the company you want to work for
Be flexible in your approach and thinking and be prepared to learn new things

BEST MOMENTS
‘I’ve managed to combine my NHS work with my private work and I enjoy what I do’
‘Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone and see it as an opportunity to develop your skills’
‘With Doctor Care Anywhere, my initial contact was very positive’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
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Dr Jaiye Olaleye LinkedIn

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Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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32 min
October 16, 2022Why Consulting is The Ideal Doctor Side Hustle - and How to Get Started?
How can You Set up as an Independent Consultant?
In this episode, I look at why doctors make great Consultants in pretty much any area, explaining what’s really important when starting out, from deciding on a niche to knowing how to sell and market yourself in the right way. I also talk through the main pros and cons and how as a doctor you can get started as an independent consultant at any time without giving up your day job, achieving the balance you want in your career.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
As an independent consultant, you are your own boss and you can charge whatever you want, getting a better return on investment
Any doctor at any stage can work as a consultant
Doctors have wide-ranging knowledge and skills developed in clinical practice and working with diverse people means doctors can work in many varied sectors
Doctors are regulated professionals bringing credibility and can charge professional fees
The pricing point is a huge factor in being a successful consultant
You need 3 core components – a clear niche, span – (strategy, positioning, attention and network) and selling
You need to become an authority in a specific focused area
Selling is a core skill you need. It's understanding your selling style and developing a method that works for you

BEST MOMENTS
‘Doctors make great consultants in pretty much any sector
‘In order to become a consultant in an area, you just have to know more than the person you are selling your services to’
‘What is the value of your knowledge and your expertise to the market’

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so good boulderer!

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23 min
October 08, 2022Leaving medicine: How to Quit Without Ruining Your Life
Episode Question:
How do you quit medicine and what does it actually involve?

In this week's episode, I spent some quality time with Dr. Lauretta Ihonor; a medical doctor who realised very early on that Medicine wasn't for her and left to eventually become a Content Strategist, Health Tech Consultant and wellness entrepreneur.. with lots of exciting hats on the way to include Fashion designer and CNN producer!

We are also joined with our new Founders Associate and dual trained medical Consultant Dr. Ola Abbas.

In this episode, Lauretta shares:
Why she continued to pursue a career in Medicine despite knowing that it wasn't right for her.
How she went about quitting her job and the Psychiatric evaluation she was asked to do in relation to this.
How she explored unrelated fields beyond medicine and ended up in Fashion and later as a producer for CNN.
Advice she has for doctors who are currently looking at quitting Medicine for good.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Fashion was an experience that was completely opposite to medicine
If you are moving into a completely different field study opens up internships you can only access as a student
Age and prior experience helped turn the internship into a job
Coming from a disadvantaged background can make you seek visibility and external validation
Put a plan into place before you make a move from your current role
Understand your motivations and get clear about what you want to do before you move
If your current job is stressing you out, change to another interim job. As a doctor, you can work remotely and be paid well even if it isn’t your end goal
There is a door you choose to go through and you can always go back

BEST MOMENTS
‘My contract told you everything except how to quit your job’
‘I’ve always been interested and passionate about natural health’
‘For me, the undertone has always been health and communication’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lauretta-ihonor
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/abeynajones

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Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.

Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.

Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.

She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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41 min
October 01, 2022What Career Opportunities are Available for Doctors Still Working Full Time?
How do we spot and size opportunities when we are working full time?

In this episode, I focus on how you find the best alternative opportunities when you are busy in your current role.
Dr Nooshin Barmania, consultant, respiratory physician and strategy advisor in health care and med tech explains how she created the right opportunity for herself as a CMO of a health tech company through connections she made while working full-time in the NHS.
We also look at the value and skillset she brought to her health tech role and the positive impact of a consultant in a health tech organisation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Managing a quality improvement project created connections with external commercial settings and individuals
A clinician with overview, exposure and involvement was hugely beneficial
There is a clinical language and discourse that everyone has in the NHS and that makes things much easier
There are many skills, including soft skills, such as bringing people with you on the journey, that are vital
I had a real curiosity for other ways of working and doing things
Investing in getting to know yourself will help you to see and seize the opportunities
I was curious about what else I could do using my clinical skills where I was nourishing and making a difference and improving care
Be bold and brave it could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

BEST MOMENTS
‘I was intrigued by the possibilities’
‘I needed a different type of challenge for my progression’
‘With support and backing, I felt empowered to make a bold move’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
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Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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39 min
September 24, 2022How Doctors Can Overcome Career Change and Job Search Challenges - Our Story
This week, hear about the careful process of screening that we, at Medic Footprints, undertake to make sure that we are choosing the best companies for doctors to work with as part of our mission to connect 1 million doctors with the best in diverse opportunities across the world.
We are a doctor-driven organisation and only work with companies who understand the value of developing longer-term relationships and supporting wellbeing. We also work with organisations to help them define the type of doctor they want and to understand the extensive skillset that any doctor will bring to a new role. Any transition in the role requires time and information. Listen in to hear more.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Medic Footprints is on a mission to connect 1 million doctors across the world with the BEST in diverse career opportunities
Doctors' burnout is a growing global issue that can no longer be ignored
Doctors are actively seeking to take autonomy & control of their career
Doctors need time and comprehensive information before they make the move
We only work with companies that have been recommended by doctors and are committed to provide the BEST opportunities for doctors
A key value we offer is helping companies understand doctors and define what type of doctor they need
Company and doctor compatibility ranks high on our list we look at working company. Do they support a doctors wellbeing, do they make the best use of a doctors skillset?

BEST MOMENTS
‘We are a doctor-driven organisation’
‘They wanted to get in front of doctors to raise awareness and demystify what working in pharma could be like’
‘Having a doctor champion is a great sign that the company will provide great opportunities to doctors’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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15 min
September 17, 2022How to Cope with Doctor Stress and Doctor Burnout - Do We All Need Therapy?
Doctors’ stress and burnout levels are higher than ever before. And sadly, this is unlikely to change anytime soon. So, how can doctors best cope with doctor stress to prevent doctor burnout?
Could therapy be the answer? Or should we all just shake it off and get on with the job?
Those are the big questions today’s episode looks at. And to answer them, I’m talking with Dr Will Gao, COO of Suvera Health, a virtual clinical services company.
He shares the pressures and mental health challenges he faced as a doctor. And he discusses what he has learned about the role of therapy in coping with the challenges faced in clinical practice - namely doctor stress and burnout.
We explore how Will’s journey has influenced his move into an alternative medical career in which he now supports a thriving community of people in his company.
Finally, we also look at whether all doctors should have therapy throughout our careers - from medical school to clinical practice.
Should therapy be part of a holistic process to support overall wellbeing?

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Doctor stress and burnout is common and can affect all doctors at all stages of their careers
Everyone should make their well-being a priority
My perception of therapy was that it was something I didn’t need, I thought I could just get out of it on my own
Being a doctor and caring for others is a strong identity and you want to feel you aren’t letting others down
We should be more open to being vulnerable saying we are not okay
There was huge value in being able to talk to someone professionally
For me now, therapy is a preventative and part of maintaining my well being
Therapy helps you to understand yourself on a much deeper level and in a completely different way
Trust is a priority in getting the most out of therapy
People are the assets of your company, the individuals are what’s important and therapy should be offered to everyone

BEST MOMENTS
‘The most important thing is that you trust the person’
‘It’s fundamental to everything to feel well about yourself and think clearly’
‘To support other people you have to be able to look after yourself’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
https://twitter.com/drwillgao?lang=en-GB

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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37 min
September 10, 2022How do life challenges help you to develop alternative careers?
In this episode, I talk with Dr. David Rawaf, surgeon and Clinical Excellence Lead at Inovus, a doctor-led med-tech company about what happens when we experience personal and professional challenges.

Highlights Include:
How a significant car accident halted David's aspirations to move to the US as a doctor.
Why he persisted in applying for core surgical training despite the challenges he faced during the interview process.
How his extracurricular interests and achievements outside of medicine has led to becoming an influential leader in healthcare across the world.
Why it's important to focus on the journey more-so than the outcome when it comes to planning any career pathway for yourself.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Never make any decisions under duress stop, and take a step back
After giving myself time to heal and focusing on a growth mindset I was able to look for an amazing job that in turn led to more opportunities
I was able to understand more fully what was really important to me and had a great support network that helped me to move forward
I’ve always made it about the journey with anything in life and the journey moulded me into a far more rounded person
We are programmed from the very start to follow a particular career path but there is always more than one path. It’s about finding the right one for you
The clinical excellence lead is a dynamic role encompassing many different aspects including public speaking, management leadership and marketing
You need to pause reflect and take the time to make a decision but don’t give up
Shut out the noise, take a step back and decide what’s right for you and your values and decide how you can mould your career to achieve it
Whatever is happening in your career is unique to you but it's important to learn from it and from others

BEST MOMENTS
‘Stopping and taking stock of what was going on around me was important for me and everyone else’
‘Whatever the hurdles, pause, reflect, heal yourself and keep going’
‘Don’t be afraid to look at other things that can help to fulfill you and your career’

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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37 min
September 03, 2022Could Telehealth Jobs Be the Answer for Doctors Looking for Alternative Careers?
If work-life balance is something you crave as a doctor, you’ve probably thought about or looked into a few telehealth jobs as a new career option.
And this makes sense. Telemedicine GP jobs give doctors the freedom to work remotely, set their own hours and cut down on traditional clinical medicine.
But what does the reality of working as a doctor in telehealth jobs and companies involve? And how can GPs choose the best telehealth company to match their needs?
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sherina Fernandes, GP and Clinical Lead at popular doctor-founded telehealth company Doctor Care Anywhere (DCA).

With her considerable experience working in telehealth we discuss how doctors can carve out a flexible new career path through telemedicine GP jobs and the extensive transferable skills that GPs can offer telehealth companies.

We also explore the advantages of working in telehealth, from flexible hours and remote work, to increased work-life balance and the opportunity to gain new experiences that allow doctors to progress professionally.

Best of all, with many companies currently trying to attract GPs, it’s a jobseeker’s market right now. So, we discuss how you can carefully vet a telehealth company and telemedicine GP job to make sure they’re both the best fit for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Any interview is a two-way process. You are also deciding if the company is right for you.
When you work digitally, you really can help patients and are able to get to know them.
The user experience with the platform is an important factor.
A lot of companies prefer employed to self-employed and if you are employed your indemnities are covered.
Smaller companies are likely to offer more flexibility.
With a telehealth company, you can do sessions and explore the other opportunities you may want to pursue.
There are many transferable skills that you have as a GP including extensive communication and risk assessment skills.
Getting into the clinical lead role has really opened everything up for me.
Opportunities for me have included public speaking, mentoring and being part of creating protocols and policies about the areas I’m interested in.
Get involved and let the organisation know what your area of interest is.
You are more likely to progress with a company if you are there from the beginning.

BEST MOMENTS
‘Now all GPs have experience in working digitally and managing patients remotely.’
‘Working with a telehealth company is about seeing patients without the stress of everything else.’
‘It was nothing but good when I joined.’
‘It was a totally different experience – I was treated as a professional and was able to work from home choosing my hours.’

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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39 min
August 27, 2022Priceless Career Change Advice for Doctors UK: Challenges and How to Overcome Them - with Amy Vodarek
Episode Question: What is the key challenge high-performing doctors face in career moves?
Canadian, Amy Vodarek is a highly influential coach, public speaker, and Founder of Insight Edge whose speciality is supporting women leading high-impact projects as an entrepreneur or within an organisation
We talk about culture and the messages that can contribute to a lack of wellbeing and what happens when individuals get to the point of ‘should I stay or go?’
High-performing professionals need clarity on how to take their expertise and what they enjoy; reshaping it to where they are now.
Amy explains how clarity can be achieved and the possibilities explored to move forward in your career with fulfilment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
There is a culture of overwork and putting yourself at the bottom of the priority list
People can want to make change but not know how to go about it
In some organisations, it can be challenging to find the person who can help
There needs to be new thinking around how to build a robust career development path that gives people what they need
If you can’t communicate with the decision makers then you are in the position of looking at the other options available
When doctors get to the question of should I stay or go? it's important they can gain clarity on the next steps
How can you take what you enjoy, and are good at and reshape it to where you are in your life now?
Everything you’ve learned you will take forward with you
A coach is a listener bringing a unique observer to the conversation
A listener can help you to see things differently and help you to identify your good life
Ask yourself ‘How do I reshape my career to do more of what I love with my sweet spot skill set and let go of what’s depleting me?’

BEST MOMENTS
‘I know what it feels like to be trying to make a difference because you care and yet knowing you are missing something’
‘I love connecting with doctors and helping them to grow to a place where they are thriving’
’ A coach will help you see what you want when you can’t see it’

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
The Feminine Edge Podcast
https://www.insightedge.ca/amy/
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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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39 min

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Hosted by Dr. Abeyna Jones, Occupational Health Consultant and founder of Medic Footprints, this podcast is the commercial roadmap for doctors building high-value careers in industry. It’s designed…